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KNEWSLETTER - Vol. 27

Could it be that the sun is here to stay? Oh please, oh please, oh please! Just in time for Opening Day on the Bay. We hope you get out and enjoy the festivities in the sunshine!

It was a pleasure to see so many of you at the Boat Show! Thank you all for stopping by and for your continued support of KKMI. We love you all!

FROM THE BILGE

by Paul Kaplan

"Ohhhh Mexico....I never really been but I'd sure like to go"

- J. Taylor

Well, if you're dreaming of the day when you're ready to cast off your dock lines and sail south to Mexico, or beyond, let me offer a few words of advice in planning your trip... Read more

BOAT SHOW - FREE HAULOUT WINNERS!

It was great to see all of you who took the time to stop by our booth!

For those of you who entered to win the FREE Haul Out - drum roll please!

Congratulations to:

Mark Carrington

Phil Cardan

Tom Burden

We look forward to seeing you in the Kyard!

LEFTOVER BOAT SHOW DEALS

In the market for a new engine? Now is the PERFECT TIME! Upgrade for less! Call Dave Kendig in the Point Richmond store for details! 510-237-4141

PRODUCT ALERT!

Harken Electric Winch Conversions

Nothing like your first electric winch to make what you already love to do even better. Good news: Harken makes a range of electric winches with geometries and motor sizes to make replacement installation easy. Even better, if you own manual Harken winches, they were likely designed from day one to be electrified when the time is right.

Call or email Dave at our Richmond Store to learn more! 510-237-4141

CHECKING IN WITH RANDALL REEVES

Shhh... he appears to be taking a much deserved nap with... what are those... bare feet?!

BOOK YOUR VISIT NOW!

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We are currently seeking to hire hard-working, self-sufficient Antifouling Bottom Painters.

Learn more

Come work with us!

Visit our career page. Click here.

L AST KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE & WINNER

CHALLENGE:

In honor of the Boat Show and our traveling Freak Show trailer of boat breaks, foils and fumbles, what is the above part? And what likely happened to it?

ANSWER:

This is a bent rod from a diesel engine that got some liquid in the cylinder... looks like you may want to take advantage of the Yanmar special before it goes away!

When an engine is hydro-locked, it means that fuel, or any liquid, has flooded the cylinder - this means that the piston cannot move into the cylinder because the liquid cannot expand/compress to allow it to do so.

WINNER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MARK STAFFORD! - We look forward to getting you outfitted in one of our 2019 KKMI shirts!

From Mark: "Attached is a November 2017 pic of me on our often used Saint-Jean (1973 Tartan 26) out in Monterey Bay. Saint-Jean's last bottom job was mid-December 2010 by KKMI Richmond using Trinidad SR anti-fouling paint, and she's had regular cleanings. Hard to argue with longevity, though she's finally just starting to chip."

Here is previous winner, Sue Rosenoff with her KKMI swag

KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE!

In the notorious movie, Captain Ron, while pouring several cans of oil into the engine, the Captain explains that "...diesel's love their oil like a sailor loves his rum." When Martin Short's character asked "Why is that, Captain Ron?", what was the Captain's response?

Winner will receive your choice of KKMI swag:

KKMI SIGHTINGS

Thank you all for visiting us at the Boat Show. The sun made an appearance and it ended up being a lovely weekend! It was so nice to see you all!

Charlie thinks the KKMI "Little Shop of Horrors" was number one!

And Will gave the popcorn a thumb's up!

Paul was googly eyed over the whole experience!

There's more than one way to work on an engine. The guys at our Sausalito yard helped get this engine out and on its way to repair.

Janis, our Safety, Health, and Environment Manager, along with her husband Ken and some happy crew members, enjoyed a lovely overnight in Benicia on their way o deliver their new boat/home, Iris, to the KKMI Richmond yard.